impetuous

[/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/]

adjective

impetuoso

1. Acting or done quickly and without careful consideration; impulsive

His impetuous decision to quit his job surprised everyone.

Sua decisão impetuosa de deixar o emprego surpreendeu a todos.

2. Moving with great force or violence; rushing with intensity

The impetuous waves crashed against the rocks.

As ondas impetuosas batiam contra as rochas.

3. Characterized by sudden strong emotion or passion

She made an impetuous confession of her feelings.

Ela fez uma confissão impetuosa de seus sentimentos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

impetuoso

Most common usage across Brazil

Brazil

precipitado

Alternative term emphasizing rashness

Portugal

impetuoso

Standard European Portuguese usage

Portugal

arrebatado

More literary or formal alternative

impetuous youth - juventude impetuosa

in an impetuous manner - de forma impetuosa

impetuous person - pessoa impetuosa/precipitada

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